Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2015
508. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details of grant aid that may be available from her Department, possibly funded through the national lottery, to assist with the establishment and running costs of céilí bands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16651/15]
View answerMy Department does not have any funding scheme to assist with the establishment and running costs of céilí bands. In previous years, my Department has provided funding for the Music Capital Scheme managed by Music Network that provides funding towards the cost of musical instruments. In 2014 funding of €209,000 was provided under this scheme. Details of the allocations have been published by Music Network on its website at http://www.musicnetwork.ie/musicians/winners/music_capital_scheme_2014/. I intend to announce shortly details of the 2015 Music Capital Scheme, which will again be managed by Music Network.
